To modify the boundary of the Oregon Caves National Monument, and
for other purposes.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

April 7, 2011

Mr. DEFAZIO (for himself, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. WU, and Mr. SCHRADER) introduced
the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

A BILL

To modify the boundary of the Oregon Caves National Monument, and
for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United
States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the `Oregon Caves Revitalization Act of 2011'.

SEC. 2. PURPOSE.

The purpose of this Act is to add surrounding land to the Monument--

(1) to enhance the protection of the resources associated with the Monument;
and

(2) to increase public recreation opportunities.

SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS.

In this Act:

(1) MAP- The term `map' means the map titled `Oregon Caves National Monument
and Preserve' numbered 150/80,023, and dated May 2010.

(2) MONUMENT- The term `Monument' means the Oregon Caves National Monument
established by Presidential Proclamation Number 876 (36 Stat. 2497), dated
July 12, 1909.

(3) NATIONAL PRESERVE- The term `National Preserve' means the National Preserve
designated by section 4(a).

(4) SECRETARY- The term `Secretary' means the Secretary of the Interior.

(5) SECRETARY CONCERNED- The term `Secretary concerned' means--

(A) the Secretary of Agriculture (acting through the Chief of the Forest
Service), with respect to National Forest System land; and

(B) the Secretary of the Interior, with respect to land managed by the
Bureau of Land Management.

(6) STATE- The term `State' means the State of Oregon.

SEC. 4. DESIGNATION; LAND TRANSFER; BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT.

(a) In General- The Monument shall be known and designated as the `Oregon
Caves National Monument and Preserve'. The land identified on the map as `Proposed
Addition Lands' shall be designated as a National Preserve.

(b) Land Transfer- The Secretary of Agriculture shall--

(1) transfer approximately 4,070 acres of land identified on the map as
the `Proposed Addition Lands' to the Secretary to be administered as part
of the Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve; and

(2) adjust the boundary of the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest to exclude
the land transferred under paragraph (1).

(c) Boundary Adjustment- The boundary of the National Monument is modified
to exclude approximately 4 acres of land--

(1) located in the City of Cave Junction; and

(2) identified on the map as the `Cave Junction Unit', as depicted on the
map.

(d) Availability of Map- The map shall be on file and available for public
inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service.

(e) References- Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper,
or other record of the United States to the Monument shall be considered to
be a reference to the `Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve'.

SEC. 5. ADMINISTRATION.

(a) In General- The Secretary, acting through the Director of the National
Park Service, shall administer the National Monument and Preserve in accordance
with--

(3) any law (including regulations) generally applicable to units of the
National Park System, including the National Park Service Organic Act (16
U.S.C. 1 et seq.).

(b) Fire Management- As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of
this Act, in accordance with subsection (a), the Secretary shall revise the
fire management plan for the Monument to include the National Preserve and,
in accordance with the revised plan, carry out hazardous fuel management activities
within the boundaries of the National Monument and Preserve.

(c) Existing Forest Service Contracts- The Secretary shall allow for the completion
of existing Forest Service stewardship and service contracts executed as of
the date of enactment of this Act and shall recognize the authority of the
Secretary of Agriculture for the purpose of administering the existing Forest
Service contracts through their completion. All terms and conditions of existing
Forest Service contracts shall remain in place for the duration of those contracts.
Any such liability existing at the time of enactment of this Act shall be
that of the Forest Service.

(d) Grazing- The Secretary may allow the grazing of livestock within the preserve
to continue where authorized under permits or leases in existence as of the
date of enactment of this Act. Grazing shall be at no more than the current
level, as measured in Animal Unit Months, and subject to applicable laws and
National Park Service regulations.

SEC. 6. VOLUNTARY GRAZING LEASE OR PERMIT DONATION PROGRAM.

(a) Donation of Lease or Permit-

(1) ACCEPTANCE BY SECRETARY CONCERNED- The Secretary concerned shall accept
the donation of a grazing lease or permit from a leasee or permittee for--

(A) the Big Grayback Grazing Allotment located in the Rogue River-Siskiyou
National Forest; and

(B) the Billy Mountain Grazing Allotment located on a parcel of land that
is managed by the Secretary (acting through the Director of the Bureau
of Land Management).

(2) TERMINATION- With respect to each permit or lease donated under subparagraph
(a), the Secretary shall--

(A) terminate the grazing permit or lease; and

(B) ensure a permanent end to grazing on the land covered by the permit
or lease.

(b) Effect of Donation- A lessee or permittee that donates a grazing lease
or grazing permit (or a portion of a grazing lease or grazing permit) under
this section shall be considered to have waived any claim to any range improvement
on the associated grazing allotment or portion of the associated grazing allotment,
as applicable.

SEC. 7. HUNTING, FISHING, AND TRAPPING.

(a) In General- Except as provided in subsection (b), the Secretary shall
permit hunting, fishing, and trapping on land and water within the National
Preserve in accordance with each applicable law (including regulations) of
the Federal Government and the State.

(b) Administrative Exceptions- In accordance with subsection (c), the Secretary
may designate areas in which, and establish limited periods during which,
no hunting, fishing, or trapping may be permitted within the National Preserve
due to concerns relating to--

(1) public safety;

(2) the administration of the National Preserve; or

(3) the compliance by the Secretary with any applicable law (including regulations).

(c) Consultation With Appropriate State Agency- Except to respond to a situation
that the Secretary determines to be an emergency, the Secretary shall consult
with the appropriate agency of the State before taking any act to close any
area within the National Preserve to hunting, fishing, or trapping.

SEC. 8. EFFECT.

Nothing in this Act affects the authority or responsibility of the State to
carry out any law or duty of the State relating to fish and wildlife on areas
located within the National Preserve.

SEC. 9. WILD AND SCENIC RIVER DESIGNATION, RIVER STYX, OREGON.

Section 3(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1274(a)) is amended
by inserting the following paragraph:

`(XX) RIVER STYX, OREGON- The subterranean segment of Cave Creek,
known as the River Styx, to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior
as a scenic river.'.

SEC. 10. WILD AND SCENIC RIVER DESIGNATION FOR STUDY.

Section 5(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1276(a)) is amended
by adding at the end the following:

`(XX) OREGON CAVES NATIONAL MONUMENT AND PRESERVE, OREGON-

`(A) CAVE CREEK, OREGON- The 2.6-mile segment of Cave Creek from the headwaters
at the River Styx to the boundary of the Rogue River Siskiyou National
Forest.

`(B) LAKE CREEK, OREGON- The 3.6-mile segment of Lake Creek from the headwaters
at Bigelow Lakes to the confluence with Cave Creek.

`(C) NO NAME CREEK, OREGON- The 0.6-mile segment of No Name Creek from
the headwaters to the confluence with Cave Creek.

`(D) PANTHER CREEK- The 0.8-mile segment of Panther Creek from the headwaters
to the confluence with Lake Creek.

`(E) UPPER CAVE CREEK- The segment of Upper Cave Creek from the headwaters
to the confluence with River Styx.'.

SEC. 11. STUDY AND REPORT.

Section 5(b) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1276(b)) is amended
by adding at the end the following:

`(XX) OREGON CAVES NATIONAL MONUMENT AND PRESERVE, OREGON- Not later
than 3 years after funds are made available to carry out this paragraph,
the Secretary shall complete the study of the Oregon Caves National Monument
and Preserve segments designated for study in subsection (a), and shall
submit to Congress a report containing the results of the study.'.